Tweet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 20, 2026
Luke Cooper Wires Field at Toccoa Raceway for First Red Clay Win of 2026 Season!
(TOCCOA, GEORGIA) The Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series visited Toccoa Raceway on Thursday night for the track’s 71st Anniversary Race and it was Luke Cooper that celebrated in victory lane! Luke, who laid down the quickest lap in Group B and overall during qualifying to earn Fast Time honors earlier in the evening, led each of the 25 circuits in the headliner to earn his first Red Clay Series victory of the season. The young Woodruff, South Carolina ace picked up a $2,000 payday for his dominating performance that also vaulted him up inside of the top five in the latest series point standings.
Eli Reece started third and finished in the runner-up spot at Toccoa Raceway, while polesitter Clint Cash survived several incidents during the contest to land on the podium in third. Eleventh-starting Sylvan Schuette steered past seven competitors to land in the fourth position and Brandon Stroud ran a solid race to claim the final spot inside of the top five at the Toccoa, Georgia facility.
A total of 19 Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors were in the pit area on Thursday at Toccoa Raceway for round twelve of the tour. Frankie Beard topped the speed chart during RaceDay Safety hot laps with a time of 13.917 seconds, while Luke Cooper went quickest in Knowles Race Parts and Bodies qualifying with a fast lap of 13.458 seconds.
The 25-lapper was slowed by four caution flags, three of which were multi-car accidents that occurred before even the first lap was officially in the books. The final yellow flag flew on lap nine when series point leader Dawson Lowe experienced terminal mechanical issues under the hood of his #16 racecar.
Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 12 Race Summary
Thursday, August 20
Toccoa Raceway - Toccoa, Georgia
Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (25 Laps):
1. (2) Luke Cooper $2,000
2. (3) Eli Reece $1,000
3. (1) Clint Cash $600
4. (11) Sylvan Schuette $400
5. (6) Brandon Stroud $350
6. (16) John Howard $325
7. (18) Jacob Abernathy $300
8. (19) Spencer Singleton $280
9. ( 8 ) Ryan Clay $260
10. (4) Tucker Anderson $240
11. (7) Dawson Lowe $220
12. (13) Kenny Collins $200
13. (12) Preston Dimsdale $175
14. (10) Frankie Beard $165
15. (9) David McCoy $155
16. (5) Griffin Smith $145
17. (14) Evan Bell DNS
18. (15) Caylan Kettle DNS
19. (17) Cass Fowler DNS
Entries: 19
Lap Leaders: Luke Cooper (Laps 1-25)
Tuxedo Glass and Mirror Cautions: 4
$100 PPM Racing Products Hard Charger Award: Spencer Singleton
$100 RaceDay Safety Fastest in Hot Laps Award: Frankie Beard
$100 Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Fast Time Award: Luke Cooper
$100 Extreme Towing & Recovery Hard Luck Award: David McCoy
$100 C&S Auto Electric Long Haul Award: Dawson Lowe
RaceDay Safety Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall: Frankie Beard 13.917
Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Luke Cooper 13.458
Qualifying - Group A (All Cars Transfer): 1. 00-Clint Cash, 13.631[2]; 2. 82-Eli Reece, 13.646[7]; 3. 10-Griffin Smith, 13.715[1]; 4. 16-Dawson Lowe, 13.723[8]; 5. 187-David McCoy, 13.764[6]; 6. 15-Sylvan Schuette, 13.777[4]; 7. 58-Kenny Collins, 13.838[10]; 8. K0-Caylan Kettle, 13.968[5]; 9. 9C-Cass Fowler, 14.085[9]; 10. 30-Spencer Singleton, 14.427[3]
Qualifying - Group B (All Cars Transfer): 1. 57-Luke Cooper, 13.458[7]; 2. 17-Tucker Anderson, 13.590[9]; 3. 80-Brandon Stroud, 13.756[6]; 4. 90-Ryan Clay, 13.774[5]; 5. 21B-Frankie Beard, 13.871[2]; 6. 66-Preston Dimsdale, 14.026[1]; 7. 97-Evan Bell, 14.114[4]; 8. 81S-John Howard, 14.303[8]; 9. 16J-Jacob Abernathy, 14.547[3]
2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Dawson Lowe - 1890
2. Cass Fowler - 1834
3. Spencer Singleton - 1652
4. Jim Gray - 1526
5. Luke Cooper - 1330
6. Bryson Hickman - 1286
7. Ryan Clay - 1275
8. John Snow - 1166
9. Charles Devine - 1114
10. Jody Wilson - 1034
2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Schedule:
February 6 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - WYATT COFFEY
February 7 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - CODY OVERTON
February 28 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - $2,500 to win - RAINED OUT
April 2 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - BRYSON HICKMAN
April 18 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - NICK DEITZ
April 24 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - DAWSON LOWE
May 1 - West Alabama Speedway (Winfield, AL) - RAINED OUT
May 2 - Buckshot Speedway (Clanton, AL) - RAINED OUT
May 23 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - PPD TO JUNE 18
May 29 - Travelers Rest Speedway (Travelers Rest, SC) - CHRIS WOODS
June 2 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - PPD TO JULY 31
June 18 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - PPD TO JUNE 26
June 20 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - DAWSON LOWE
June 26 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - BOOGER BROOKS
July 3 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - PPD TO SEPTEMBER 19
July 4 - Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) - CHARLES DEVINE
July 18 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - RAINED OUT
July 19 - Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, GA) - PPD TO AUGUST 20
July 21 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - PEARSON LEE WILLIAMS
July 24 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - RAINED OUT
July 31 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - DALE TIMMS
August 1 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - PPD TO SEPTEMBER 26
August 8 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - PPD TO OCTOBER 3
August 20 - Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, GA) - LUKE COOPER
August 22 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $2,000 to win
September 12 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - $2,500 to win
September 19 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - $2,000 to win
September 26 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - $2,000 to win
October 3 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - $2,700 to win
October 10 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - $2,000 to win
October 16 - Hartwell Speedway (Hartwell, GA) - $2,000 to win
October 17 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $2,500 to win
October 23 - Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) - $2,000 to win
October 24 - Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) - $2,500 to win
October 31 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - $4,000 to win
The Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series would like to thank all of their marketing partners including Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner, American Racer Tires, PPM Racing Products, Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, Extreme Towing and Recovery, Raceday Safety, Chevrolet Performance, Cruise with the Champions, Smith Motors, Faktor Racing Chassis, Styles Services, Virginia Driveline and Differential, C&S Auto Electric, Billings Brothers Autism Awareness, Tuxedo Glass and Mirror, Cruise with the Champions, Capital Custom Paint, Delph Communications, and Peeping Dragon Photography. Any questions concerning the series can be pointed to either Walter Tapp at 864-382-9957 or Ray Cook at 828-360-5353. More information on the tour can be found online at www.RedClaySeries.com.
About Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner:
Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants: synthetic motor oils, hydraulic fluids, and diesel fuel additives have achieved a world-class reputation for improving engine performance and fuel economy, but their diverse product line includes all types of industrial lubricants, industrial greases, and industrial oils as well as specialty items like their chain lubes and degreasers. Founded in 1839, their philosophy is to provide advanced lubricants for improved performance, reliability, and fuel economy.
From Dallas, Georgia, Mike Bruner brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table with a background in equipment sales and operations that spans over two decades. He has worked with two construction equipment manufacturers and started his own company in 2009, focusing on construction, grading, and hauling. His company has been a Schaeffer customer for many years, and in 2024, he joined the Schaeffer’s Oil team as a full-time sales representative. Learn more or connect with Mike by logging onto www.schaefferoil.com/mikebruner.
Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
August 20, 2026
Luke Cooper Wires Field at Toccoa Raceway for First Red Clay Win of 2026 Season!
(TOCCOA, GEORGIA) The Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series visited Toccoa Raceway on Thursday night for the track’s 71st Anniversary Race and it was Luke Cooper that celebrated in victory lane! Luke, who laid down the quickest lap in Group B and overall during qualifying to earn Fast Time honors earlier in the evening, led each of the 25 circuits in the headliner to earn his first Red Clay Series victory of the season. The young Woodruff, South Carolina ace picked up a $2,000 payday for his dominating performance that also vaulted him up inside of the top five in the latest series point standings.
Eli Reece started third and finished in the runner-up spot at Toccoa Raceway, while polesitter Clint Cash survived several incidents during the contest to land on the podium in third. Eleventh-starting Sylvan Schuette steered past seven competitors to land in the fourth position and Brandon Stroud ran a solid race to claim the final spot inside of the top five at the Toccoa, Georgia facility.
A total of 19 Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series competitors were in the pit area on Thursday at Toccoa Raceway for round twelve of the tour. Frankie Beard topped the speed chart during RaceDay Safety hot laps with a time of 13.917 seconds, while Luke Cooper went quickest in Knowles Race Parts and Bodies qualifying with a fast lap of 13.458 seconds.
The 25-lapper was slowed by four caution flags, three of which were multi-car accidents that occurred before even the first lap was officially in the books. The final yellow flag flew on lap nine when series point leader Dawson Lowe experienced terminal mechanical issues under the hood of his #16 racecar.
Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
Round 12 Race Summary
Thursday, August 20
Toccoa Raceway - Toccoa, Georgia
Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (25 Laps):
1. (2) Luke Cooper $2,000
2. (3) Eli Reece $1,000
3. (1) Clint Cash $600
4. (11) Sylvan Schuette $400
5. (6) Brandon Stroud $350
6. (16) John Howard $325
7. (18) Jacob Abernathy $300
8. (19) Spencer Singleton $280
9. ( 8 ) Ryan Clay $260
10. (4) Tucker Anderson $240
11. (7) Dawson Lowe $220
12. (13) Kenny Collins $200
13. (12) Preston Dimsdale $175
14. (10) Frankie Beard $165
15. (9) David McCoy $155
16. (5) Griffin Smith $145
17. (14) Evan Bell DNS
18. (15) Caylan Kettle DNS
19. (17) Cass Fowler DNS
Entries: 19
Lap Leaders: Luke Cooper (Laps 1-25)
Tuxedo Glass and Mirror Cautions: 4
$100 PPM Racing Products Hard Charger Award: Spencer Singleton
$100 RaceDay Safety Fastest in Hot Laps Award: Frankie Beard
$100 Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Fast Time Award: Luke Cooper
$100 Extreme Towing & Recovery Hard Luck Award: David McCoy
$100 C&S Auto Electric Long Haul Award: Dawson Lowe
RaceDay Safety Hot Laps:
Fast Time Overall: Frankie Beard 13.917
Knowles Race Parts and Bodies Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Luke Cooper 13.458
Qualifying - Group A (All Cars Transfer): 1. 00-Clint Cash, 13.631[2]; 2. 82-Eli Reece, 13.646[7]; 3. 10-Griffin Smith, 13.715[1]; 4. 16-Dawson Lowe, 13.723[8]; 5. 187-David McCoy, 13.764[6]; 6. 15-Sylvan Schuette, 13.777[4]; 7. 58-Kenny Collins, 13.838[10]; 8. K0-Caylan Kettle, 13.968[5]; 9. 9C-Cass Fowler, 14.085[9]; 10. 30-Spencer Singleton, 14.427[3]
Qualifying - Group B (All Cars Transfer): 1. 57-Luke Cooper, 13.458[7]; 2. 17-Tucker Anderson, 13.590[9]; 3. 80-Brandon Stroud, 13.756[6]; 4. 90-Ryan Clay, 13.774[5]; 5. 21B-Frankie Beard, 13.871[2]; 6. 66-Preston Dimsdale, 14.026[1]; 7. 97-Evan Bell, 14.114[4]; 8. 81S-John Howard, 14.303[8]; 9. 16J-Jacob Abernathy, 14.547[3]
2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Point Standings:
1. Dawson Lowe - 1890
2. Cass Fowler - 1834
3. Spencer Singleton - 1652
4. Jim Gray - 1526
5. Luke Cooper - 1330
6. Bryson Hickman - 1286
7. Ryan Clay - 1275
8. John Snow - 1166
9. Charles Devine - 1114
10. Jody Wilson - 1034
2026 Red Clay 602 Late Model Series Schedule:
February 6 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - WYATT COFFEY
February 7 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - CODY OVERTON
February 28 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - $2,500 to win - RAINED OUT
April 2 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - BRYSON HICKMAN
April 18 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - NICK DEITZ
April 24 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - DAWSON LOWE
May 1 - West Alabama Speedway (Winfield, AL) - RAINED OUT
May 2 - Buckshot Speedway (Clanton, AL) - RAINED OUT
May 23 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - PPD TO JUNE 18
May 29 - Travelers Rest Speedway (Travelers Rest, SC) - CHRIS WOODS
June 2 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - PPD TO JULY 31
June 18 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - PPD TO JUNE 26
June 20 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - DAWSON LOWE
June 26 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - BOOGER BROOKS
July 3 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - PPD TO SEPTEMBER 19
July 4 - Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) - CHARLES DEVINE
July 18 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - RAINED OUT
July 19 - Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, GA) - PPD TO AUGUST 20
July 21 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - PEARSON LEE WILLIAMS
July 24 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - RAINED OUT
July 31 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - DALE TIMMS
August 1 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - PPD TO SEPTEMBER 26
August 8 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - PPD TO OCTOBER 3
August 20 - Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, GA) - LUKE COOPER
August 22 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $2,000 to win
September 12 - Laurens County Speedway (Laurens, SC) - $2,500 to win
September 19 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - $2,000 to win
September 26 - Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) - $2,000 to win
October 3 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - $2,700 to win
October 10 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - $2,000 to win
October 16 - Hartwell Speedway (Hartwell, GA) - $2,000 to win
October 17 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $2,500 to win
October 23 - Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) - $2,000 to win
October 24 - Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) - $2,500 to win
October 31 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - $4,000 to win
The Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series would like to thank all of their marketing partners including Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner, American Racer Tires, PPM Racing Products, Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, Extreme Towing and Recovery, Raceday Safety, Chevrolet Performance, Cruise with the Champions, Smith Motors, Faktor Racing Chassis, Styles Services, Virginia Driveline and Differential, C&S Auto Electric, Billings Brothers Autism Awareness, Tuxedo Glass and Mirror, Cruise with the Champions, Capital Custom Paint, Delph Communications, and Peeping Dragon Photography. Any questions concerning the series can be pointed to either Walter Tapp at 864-382-9957 or Ray Cook at 828-360-5353. More information on the tour can be found online at www.RedClaySeries.com.
About Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner:
Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants: synthetic motor oils, hydraulic fluids, and diesel fuel additives have achieved a world-class reputation for improving engine performance and fuel economy, but their diverse product line includes all types of industrial lubricants, industrial greases, and industrial oils as well as specialty items like their chain lubes and degreasers. Founded in 1839, their philosophy is to provide advanced lubricants for improved performance, reliability, and fuel economy.
From Dallas, Georgia, Mike Bruner brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table with a background in equipment sales and operations that spans over two decades. He has worked with two construction equipment manufacturers and started his own company in 2009, focusing on construction, grading, and hauling. His company has been a Schaeffer customer for many years, and in 2024, he joined the Schaeffer’s Oil team as a full-time sales representative. Learn more or connect with Mike by logging onto www.schaefferoil.com/mikebruner.
Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
